| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.41 | 7.192% | $54.0355 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.45 | 5.638% | $189.5674 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.33 | 5.225% | $258.1485 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.51 | 9.224% | $143.6405 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.75 | 12.821% | $249.0524 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 12.437% | $137.8815 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.85 | 11.800% | $128.4023 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.93 | $1,160.7281 | $1,160.73 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.70 | |